The philosophy: When building anything, the end is the goal, not the process. The object is to arrive at the "end" in linear and direct fashion. We engineer straight lines!! Why drag it out? Development and Construction is that awkward often messy time between dream and reality, it should not endure for an interminable amount of time - Simply because local industry has been doing property development a certain way for a long time does not mean it is the best, the fastest way or the most economical way. So we set out to solve the development construction dilemma from a different angle. It seems to me that we discovered a workable model as most of our projects are completed in half or less the time line allotments of local contractors. Our Pricing is consistently a value and our quality is comprehensive .

D. Benjamin Cahn

Background in Marin County Residential Development. Holder of three CA contractor's licenses since 1983. Managing Construction and Real Estate since 1978; Email me at dbenjamincahn@juno.com. Call me at 415-531-3151.

Project Management

While much of what we do is considered “contracting”, The methodology we use is “project management.”
We begin with strategic planning, find the right people to implement the work and monitor hour by hour and week by
week until we get to our goal…A quality on time on budget finished product. We
manage the process proactively, keeping in mind our trust to meet the owner’s
objectives. I am confident that using the PM model, makes us different and
enables us to consistently get the results we have seen.

COMMENTS FROM PAST PROJECTS:

"First and foremost, Benjamin is a great guy and a pleasure to work with. Having done three different tenant improvement jobs with him, it's clear he has an uncanny ability to get the job done well, incredibly fast, and at a reasonable price. I would certainly recommend Benjamin to anyone looking for a contractor". ---Tim Vietzer, NHI"thanks for making it easy. You did great work, we get a lot of compliments on how it turned out". --- Dean M.

Wine Country Log Home Reinvention

A 1990 log home is expanded and transformed. French Doors are solid Wood, custom designed and locally made. Windows are our typical call out - Integrity by Marvin. click to visit pics for the project. (Featured in Marin Magazine fall 2014)

Sausalito Craftsman Rebuild. Featured below new Kitchen

Sausalito Craftsman gets a new exterior

Exterior siding is 1 x 8 cedar lap, windows from The new roof was created to span between the entry gables, bevel cut 4 x 4s serve to match the original detail. T he main roof was cleaned up with new vents and patched shingles.

E N G I N E E R I N G D E P T.

Link to Tom's Site:Quake Structural Engineeringwww.quakestructural.comClick on the bridge to go direct to QSE and Tom Lutge, S.E.

Greenbrae update from 1959 to 2012!

DECKS DECKS DECKS

Seems there is always a deck involved eh?This one is in Sausalito and features Redwood with stainless Cables. Click to view our past decks and railings.